Installation

1. Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs. Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure correct oil pump engagement.





2. Use a new cover gasket, and O-rings.
3. Rotate crankshaft so that the oil pump drive flats are vertical.
4. Position oil pump inner rotor so the mating flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive flats. Do not install front crankshaft seal into timing chain cover at this tine.
5. Install cover onto crankshaft. Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.





6. Install chain case cover bolts. Snug the two bottom screws and the top center screw. Ensure the cover is seated to the block then torque all other screws to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





7. Install crankshaft oil seal.





8. Install crankshaft damper.
9. Install tensioner pulley bracket.
10. Install cam sensor. Refer to Powertrain Management.
11. Install accessory drive belt.
12. Install oil pump pick-up and oil pan.
13. Install the transmission supports brackets and inspection cover.
14. Connect the sway bar.
15. Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
16. Connect battery.